Stearns County residents are reminded that the deadline to pay first half property taxes is right around the corner. The first half of 2024 tax payments for real estate and agriculture properties is due Monday, May 15.
Residents have several options for paying their taxes.
• Online at StearnsCounty
MN.gov/670. Online payments can be completed with E-Check (free) or credit card (2.5% service fee).
• By mail. Payments must be postmarked by the Post Office no later than May 15, 2024, to avoid penalties. Include the first half payment stub and/or the Property Identification Number (PIN), along with a check payable to Stearns County Auditor – Treasurer and mail to:
Randy R. Schreifels
Stearns County Auditor-Treasurer
P.O. Box 728
St. Cloud, MN 56302-0728
• In-person at either -Stearns County Treasurer’s Office location, the Waite Park Service Center at 3301 County Road 138 (payments can also be dropped off at the License Center drive-thru) or the downtown St. Cloud Administration Center, 705 Courthouse Square, Room 136. Both offices accept in-person payments 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Set up ACH payment plans for next year. These payments are automatically deducted either quarterly or over a 10-month period from a checking or savings account at no cost. To sign up, fill out the form on our website at StearnsCountyMN.gov/670 then select Payment Plans.